JAKARTA - Deputy Minister of Housing and Spatial Planning Fahri Hamzah reminded that political criticism of President Prabowo Subianto should not be pushed into an unconstitutional path. According to Fahri, in the midst of an uncertain global situation, the space for unconstitutional actions could actually open up new chaos.
Fahri made this statement in response to calls to overthrow Prabowo. He emphasized that there were differences in attitudes in a legitimate democracy, but the way must remain within the constitutional corridor.
"So we suggest talking in the concept of constitutional democracy, don't give permission and space to unconstitutional actions," said Fahri at the Presidential Palace Complex, Monday, April 6.
According to Fahri, unconstitutional actions cannot be considered trivial. If it is left, everyone can feel entitled to justify ways outside the rules. If that is the case, democracy will actually turn into a door to chaos.
He reminded that the Indonesian constitutional system does not rely solely on the president. There are other branches of power that also bear the collective responsibility of the state to the public. Therefore, criticism of the government should still be carried out through legitimate mechanisms, not through calls that hit the constitution.
Fahri also touched on the role of activists who, according to him, helped build democracy after reformasi. Therefore, he asked all parties to remember the large cost that had been paid to build a democratic system.
"If we allow chaos to return, it will be a hassle. Please also introspect," he said.
In Fahri's view, the current world situation also does not give much room for Indonesia to be busy with internal turmoil. What is needed is unity and national understanding.
He added that President Prabowo's steps, including on savings, need to be seen as an effort to improve. According to him, the policy was born from the fact that there are still many leaks and waste that must be resolved.
"The fact is that there are also many leaks and waste everywhere. And that's all we need to fix," said Fahri.
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